Kyösti Kallio
Kyösti Kallio was a Finnish politician and lawyer who served as the President of Finland from 1937 to 1940. He is often remembered for his leadership during the Winter War against the Soviet Union, where his government faced the challenges of defending Finnish sovereignty. Kallio's tenure was marked by the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty, which ended the war but resulted in significant territorial losses for Finland. His famous quote, expressing regret over the treaty, reflects the complex feelings surrounding the concept of moral victory, a sentiment that resonates in contemporary discussions about resilience and national identity in the face of adversity.
Born on Apr 18, 1873 (152 years old)
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Kyösti Kallio was the Finnish president known for his statement regarding the unfair conditions of the peace agreement after the Winter War.
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Kyösti Kallio was the Finnish president known for his statement regarding the unfair peace conditions after the Winter War.
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